Paslode T200 500959 18-Gauge 5/8 to 2-Inch Brad Nailer

by Paslode

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Most of us who use pneumatic nailers are partial to one brand or another, and if Paslode isn’t usually your choice, we think you owe it to yourself to have a look at this brad nailer.

We’ll get out of the way the only thing we don’t like: depth-of-drive isn’t tool-free. Aside from that relatively small thing, this is one fantastic nailer. It’s the lightest we’ve ever had in hand, and while that may not seem like such an important thing, it will be if you’re working overhead for extended periods.

Probably its most outstanding feature is an unusually streamlined nose architecture that fits neatly into spots the other brands can’t reach and guarantees your fastener drives exactly where you want it to.

Of course, this Paslode has all the things you expect from any nailer: a non-marring tip, directional exhaust to keep debris away from your face and a nice fastener length range, from 5/8 to 2-inch brads.

If you’ve already got a 16-gauge, you may not feel the need for the smaller gun, but we’ll just say that its delicate touch is all we’d want when working with cove, shoe, base and quarter-round moldings, stair spindles, outside crown corners, paneling, and any sort of decorative trim.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
Nailer, safety glasses, lube oil, allen wrenches, manual, case

Product Description

T200-F18, 2", Air Powered, 18 Gauge, Brad Nailer, Drives 18 Gauge Brad Nails From 5/8" To 2", Includes Case, This Brad Nailer Is Extremely Lightweight & Well Balanced Which Reduces Operator Fatigue, 1 Year Warranty.

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Product Details

Product Manual [352kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 2.4 x 9.8 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005RHQN
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 500959
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,159 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Finish Nailers

Customer Reviews

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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Featherweight with a Heavy Punch, April 28, 2004

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David Micha (Plymouth, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paslode T200 500959 18-Gauge 5/8 to 2-Inch Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Paslode 500959 is the third 18 Guage nailer I have owned, and has been the best up to this point. For several years I have used central pneumatic and porter cable 18 gauge nailers without major complaints, but thought I would give paslode products a try by purchasing one on of their least expensive models. The paslode is much lighter than the PC & CP (2.2lbs to 2.8lbs & 2.9lbs on my balance. 0.6lbs - 0.7lbs doesn't sound like a big differnce, but becomes very apparent when using the tool for extended periods of time.

Although very light, I found the paslode just as powerful as its heavier brothers. I had no trouble driving 2 inch brads into some 1 inch thick oak face frames I was working with recently.

The paslode's nose geometry is also great. Even with its rubber tip attached, it will fit into tight spots a bit easier than the porter cable or the central pneumatic. This nailer (like the PC & CP)has its safety guard located behind the nose. This is actually the feature I always check first when looking at finish nailers. A few common models have their guard in front of the nose. The first finish nailer I ever used (borrowed) was set up with the guard in front, and it found it much harder to position the nose for toe nailing and other tight space tasks.

I would guess I have driven 2500-3000 nails with the paslode, and thus far it has yet to jam. I am sure it will eventually, and was happy to see that it uses a spring loaded latch (just like the PC) to remove jams. This is much easier to use than the series of hex screws that must be removed to clear jams on many finish nailers.

The depth of drive adjustment on the paslode is similiar to most nailers that offer this option. It's a thumbwheel located behind the trigger, and works well.

The exhaust port direction is also easy to adjust, although I have found that I generally just leave the port pointing towards the front surface of the nailer.

My only complaints about this nailer are the kick back and its lack of a belt hook. Of course the kick back is the drawback that comes with the paslode's lack of weight. Overall, I'll take the lightweight nailer and make sure my wrist is firm before firing.

I would actually rate this nailer at 4.5 stars. I always hesitate to use the 5 star rating(as few tools are truely perfect). I think the Paslode stands up well against any commonly available finish nailer, regardless of price.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good purchase, October 10, 2004

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A_G (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paslode T200 500959 18-Gauge 5/8 to 2-Inch Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this nailer a couple weeks ago and have put it to some use in that time. Although I was disappointed, to say the least, to see that it is actually made in Taiwan rather than USA like Amazon states, it is still a good tool. Mostly made of plastic and aluminum, it is very light weight and appears to be able to hold up to the light duty use I will be putting it to. I have shot various sizes of brads, of various brands, and haven't had any jams or problems. The air I supply to the gun is around 80psi and I've shot brads into very hard, very dense hardwoods, and very soft woods as well without a problem at this pressure. I figure it's best to use the lowest pressure you can as it saves wear and tear on both nailer and compressor. I've deliberately shot nails into knots (even though this should be avoided) and they have all gone in without a problem - 5/8" to 2" brads. The tool is very easy to use and comes with a case which is nice. For the price this brad nailer is in the top end of its class in my opinion - especially since all the others are also made in Taiwan. I'm confident it will give me years of good service if used and maintained properly.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Paslode 500959 18ga finish nailer, January 31, 2006

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Gary James Forrest - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paslode T200 500959 18-Gauge 5/8 to 2-Inch Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is an excellent product. It is very reliable and consistently sets even 2" pins without problem. The tool is light weight with a nice small tip for easy manuevering in tight spots. If I could change this tool I would make it oilless and it give it a built in hook. This is my second Paslode pinner and the first one is used everyday for the last two years with no problems. I highly recomend this gun.